Dexter admitted he had ‘no idea’ how he had stayed in the house long enough to make it to second place (Picture: Channel 5)

He also revealed plans to give 25 per cent of his £100,000 prize to charity and a 25 per cent share to his mum, adding: ‘I’m going to keep 50 per cent for my future and just make sure I’m comfortable.’

Sam also elaborated on his last-ditch bid to win over fellow housemate Gina Rio, after admitting his feelings for her at the last-night party for the finalists.

‘It was the end of the night but it is true,’ he said. ‘I do have a good connection with Gina.’

Sophie Lawrence (left) seen with Emma Willis, is evicted from the Big Brother House at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood. Ian West/PA Wire

File photo dated 14/6/2013 of Daniel Neal. Watching Big Brother has cost police almost £700 after the former detective entered the house who was involved in the investigation into serial sex offender Jimmy Savile. Ex-police officer Neal joined the Channel 5 show a day after the Metropolitan Police warned the broadcaster of the dangers of putting him on screen. The Met said the estimated cost of reviewing the programme was £673. Lewis Whyld/PA Wire

Meanwhile runner-up Dexter – who emerged to a mixed reception – appeared lost for words for once, seemingly overwhelmed by the fact he had finished in second place.

‘I never in a million years thought I would be sat here in the final,’ he admitted. ‘I was just chuffed to get here and complete the whole process. It’s emotional, I can’t even speak.

And while he said he had ‘no idea’ why the public had kept him in the house so long – having survived seven eviction votes – he added: ‘I’m just overwhelmed by their support because it feels as if I am liked by people who don’t even know me.

He also revealed plans to take his relationship with Charlie further, saying: ‘We’re going to go out for dinner and have a long chat.’